// {"id":15041,"date":"2022-11-21T19:50:45","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T00:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/?p=15041"},"modified":"2024-12-27T00:57:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T05:57:05","slug":"how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Activate du SIM? 2 Minutes Guide (2025 Updated)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class='code-block code-block-16' style='margin: 10px -8px 10px -8px; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4451778945232464\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Above First Paragraph Ads -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:100%;height:100px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4451778945232464\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2868754650\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p>If you want to learn how to activate du SIM, whether you&#8217;re a tourist or a local, you are in the right place.<\/p><div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px 2px; clear: both;'>\n<div style=\"position: sticky; top: 100px;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4451778945232464\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- In Content Ads 1 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4451778945232464\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"6527307372\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div style=\" height: 400px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>du Telecom provides SIM cards for travelers (above 18) freely to those who visit Dubai. They aim to make tourism easier and safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know about du SIM activation methods if you own one. The process is different for locals and foreigners. Also, learn about methods of contacting customer support for any queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Dbd guide, you will learn how to activate your du SIM card. So, without any delays, get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Quick Navigation<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#How_to_activate_du_SIM\" title=\"How to activate du SIM?\">How to activate du SIM?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#Method_1_Activating_du_SIM_card_as_a_traveler\" title=\"Method 1:  Activating du SIM card as a traveler\">Method 1:  Activating du SIM card as a traveler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#Method_2_Activating_a_du_SIM_card_for_residents\" title=\"Method 2:  Activating a du SIM card for residents\">Method 2:  Activating a du SIM card for residents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#How_to_communicate_with_du_SIM_customer_care\" title=\"How to communicate with du SIM customer care?\">How to communicate with du SIM customer care?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#FAQs_on_activating_du_SIM\" title=\"FAQs on activating du SIM\">FAQs on activating du SIM<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#How_can_I_activate_my_du_SIM_online\" title=\"How can I activate my du SIM online?\">How can I activate my du SIM online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#How_do_you_check_du_SIM_is_active_or_not\" title=\"How do you check du SIM is active or not?\">How do you check du SIM is active or not?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#How_do_I_know_my_du_service_is_activated\" title=\"How do I know my du service is activated?\">How do I know my du service is activated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#How_do_I_activate_my_du_SIM_at_the_airport\" title=\"How do I activate my du SIM at the airport?\">How do I activate my du SIM at the airport?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-activate-du-sim-in-uae\/#Final_thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_activate_du_SIM\"><\/span>How to activate du SIM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A du SIM card will be valid for 30 days. You can also extend the validity for the number of days you are staying in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The way to activate the card is SIMple. Follow the procedures listed below to activate your du SIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, you need to buy a du SIM card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then put the card on your mobile device. Turn on the device and dial *122#.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will then receive instructions to add your date of arrival, the country you arrived from, and your passport number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input all valid credentials, and you will get a notification that your request to activate the SIM is being processed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your request is approved, you will receive an SMS congratulating you on your SIM activation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a closer look at what that means.<div class='code-block code-block-2' style='margin: 8px 2px; clear: both;'>\n<div style=\"position: sticky; top: 100px;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4451778945232464\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- In Content Ads 2 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4451778945232464\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"6581682615\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div style=\" height: 350px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Activating_du_SIM_card_as_a_traveler\"><\/span><span class=\"method-number\">Method 1: <\/span> Activating du SIM card as a traveler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-toursit-in-uae.webp\" alt=\"inarticle image-how to activate du sim-toursit in uae\" class=\"wp-image-15044\" width=\"750\" height=\"392\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-toursit-in-uae.webp 1000w, https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-toursit-in-uae-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-toursit-in-uae-768x401.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a traveler, first, visit immigration counters where you can get a free prepaid du SIM card. Then switch off your mobile device and insert the SIM Card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, follow the procedures listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn your device on. It will ask for your pin code which is 0000 and then dial *122#.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will then have to enter details like passport number, date of arrival, and country you arrived from. Make sure you enter the correct information as it determines if you are eligible to use the SIM card or not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are eligible, you will be notified that your request is being processed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After certain minutes, you will receive another notification saying that your SIM card has been approved and provides your card details, including your number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can dial 135 to change the language settings for the mobile network services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After activation, you will get 3-minutes of talk time and 20MB of data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Activating_a_du_SIM_card_for_residents\"><\/span><span class=\"method-number\">Method 2: <\/span> Activating a du SIM card for residents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-uae-resident.webp\" alt=\"inarticle image-how to activate du sim-uae resident\" class=\"wp-image-15045\" width=\"750\" height=\"392\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-uae-resident.webp 1000w, https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-uae-resident-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-uae-resident-768x401.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use du SIM cards as a resident of Dubai. You can buy a prepaid SIM card from any authorized dealer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a resident, you should update your personal information after purchasing a new prepaid SIM card or if your postpaid SIM card stops working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"black-link\">To activate your du SIM card for residents of UAE, you must first visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.du.ae\/servlet\/myaccount\/en\/mya-renewal-login.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">account renewal page<\/a> and sign in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once logged in, you need to enter your phone number and solve the captcha on the ID renewal page. After solving the captcha, click on the renew registration option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive an OTP pin, which is four digits long. Use this pin to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then you have to upload two pictures of your ID, one of the front and one of the backside. Enter your Emirates ID number and expiration date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After you agree to the terms of services, click confirm. Wait up to 48 hours for a reference number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the number for tracking the progress of your SIM card. To check the status, dial 6664.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_communicate_with_du_SIM_customer_care\"><\/span>How to communicate with du SIM customer care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-customer-service.webp\" alt=\"inarticle image-how to activate du sim-customer service\" class=\"wp-image-15042\" width=\"750\" height=\"392\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-customer-service.webp 1000w, https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-customer-service-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/inarticle-image-how-to-activate-du-sim-customer-service-768x401.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>du SIM card users might face some issues or want to know more about their services. Thus, it is essential to contact customer support to report your complaints or receive information on features and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three ways of contacting du Customer Support. They are:<div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 2px; clear: both;'>\n<div style=\"position: sticky; top: 100px;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4451778945232464\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- In Content Ads 3 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4451778945232464\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"3955519271\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div style=\" height: 350px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"method-number\">Method 1: <\/span> Call them<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first way of contacting du Customer Support is by calling them. Customers can call 800155 or 155 to connect with the customer care of du SIM card if you are in the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you are calling from other countries, dial +971 555678155 and contact du customer support. You can also dial *177# and get assigned to an available du representative. <span class=\"footnote_referrer\"><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"footnote_moveToReference_15041_1('footnote_plugin_reference_15041_1_1');\" onkeypress=\"footnote_moveToReference_15041_1('footnote_plugin_reference_15041_1_1');\" ><sup id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_15041_1_1\" class=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text\">[1]<\/sup><\/a><span id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_15041_1_1\" class=\"footnote_tooltip\">du, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.du.ae\/du-contactus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Call customer service<\/a>, <span class=\"footnote_url_wrap\">https:\/\/www.du.ae\/du-contactus#support-24-by-7:~:text=In%20UAE%3A,971%2055%205678155&#8243;<\/span><\/span><\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_15041_1_1').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_15041_1_1', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"method-number\">Method 2: <\/span> Chat with them<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next way of contacting du Customer Support is by chatting with them. You can chat with them through messenger or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also search du in messenger and start a conversation with them or add send messages to via WhatsApp on 971582428268. <span class=\"footnote_referrer\"><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"footnote_moveToReference_15041_1('footnote_plugin_reference_15041_1_2');\" onkeypress=\"footnote_moveToReference_15041_1('footnote_plugin_reference_15041_1_2');\" ><sup id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_15041_1_2\" class=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text\">[2]<\/sup><\/a><span id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_15041_1_2\" class=\"footnote_tooltip\">du, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.du.ae\/du-contactus#:~:text=all%20help%20articles-,Support%2024\/7,-Get%20support%20anytime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chat us<\/a>, <span class=\"footnote_url_wrap\">https:\/\/www.du.ae\/du-contactus#:~:text=Get%20support%20anytime%20from%20BLU%20Online%20Chat&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_15041_1_2').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_15041_1_2', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });<\/script><div class='code-block code-block-4' style='margin: 8px 2px; clear: both;'>\n<div style=\"position: sticky; top: 100px;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4451778945232464\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- In Content Ads 4 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4451778945232464\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"3763947584\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div style=\" height: 350px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"method-number\">Method 3: <\/span> Get in touch through social media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>du Customer Support is on social media like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can visit their profiles and connect with them. You can also send direct messages to establish contact with du Customer Support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"r-header\">Related Info<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"rul wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t miss out on amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/du-data-offers-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">du data offers<\/a> to browse the internet while saving money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, learn <a href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-check-du-balance-in-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to check du balance<\/a>, as activating the SIM is not enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a quick look on the guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/how-to-check-du-number-owner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to check du number owner<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, get amazing deals on <a href=\"https:\/\/dbdpost.com\/du-international-call-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">du international call offers<\/a> to stay connected with loved ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-8-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_activating_du_SIM\"><\/span>FAQs on activating du SIM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1666491660158\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_activate_my_du_SIM_online\"><\/span>How can I activate my du SIM online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can easily use the online method for your du SIM activation and renewal. Also, you can buy a monthly plan or build your plan at your convenience. First, you must visit the du website and choose the plan that is best for you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1666491698705\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_check_du_SIM_is_active_or_not\"><\/span>How do you check du SIM is active or not?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>First, you have to be eligible to receive a SIM Card. Your passport number, date of arrival, and country you arrived from must be correct.<br \/>Then you can wait a few minutes to get the information processed and get a notification about your SIM card being approved. You can also dial 6664 to send an SMS and check your SIM card status.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1666491719096\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_my_du_service_is_activated\"><\/span>How do I know my du service is activated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you want to check if your du service is activated, dial *135# on your dialer and press the call button. 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